Thematic Bible
1 Samuel 16:1 (show verse)
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve for Saul, when I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have chosen a king for Myself among his sons.”
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Jesus Christ, King » Typified » David
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Friendship » Instances of » Samuel and saul
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Horn » Used to containi the anointing oil
Horns » Were used » For holding oil
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Religious zeal » Instances of » samuel
Jesus Christ, King » Typified » David
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
Friendship » Instances of » Samuel and saul
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Horn » Used to containi the anointing oil
Horns » Were used » For holding oil
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Religious zeal » Instances of » samuel
1 Samuel 16:2 (show verse)
But Samuel said, “How can I go? When Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” And the Lord said, “Take a heifer from the herd with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Cowardice » Instances of » Samuel, fearing to obey God's command to anoint a king in saul's place
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Cowardice » Instances of » Samuel, fearing to obey God's command to anoint a king in saul's place
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:3 (show verse)
You shall invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do [after that]; and you shall anoint for Me the one whom I designate.”
Anointing » In consecration » David
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:4 (show verse)
So Samuel did what the Lord said, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the city came trembling to meet him and said, “Do you come in peace?”
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Christian ministers » Fear of
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Reverence » For servants of God
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Christian ministers » Fear of
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Courts of justice » Judges of » Called elders
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Reverence » For servants of God
1 Samuel 16:5 (show verse)
And he said, “In peace; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Consecrate yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” He also consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice.
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Priestly office performed by prophets
Sanctification » Encouraged
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Priestly office performed by prophets
Sanctification » Encouraged
1 Samuel 16:6 (show verse)
So it happened, when they had come, he looked at Eliab [the eldest son] and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is before Him.”
Appearances » Deceitful » General references to
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Eliab » Son of jesse and eldest brother of david
Elihu » Chief » Judah
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Called the lord's anointed
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Eliab » Son of jesse and eldest brother of david
Elihu » Chief » Judah
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Called the lord's anointed
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:7 (show verse)
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Appearances » Deceitful » To men who look on the outward only
Appearances » Outward » To men who look on the outward only
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Heart » The lord looking upon the heart
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
Judgment » How not to judge
Judgment » How the lord judges
Judgment » How man judges
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Outward appearance » To men who look on the outward only
Seeing » How the lord sees
Appearances » Outward » To men who look on the outward only
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Heart » The lord looking upon the heart
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
Judgment » How not to judge
Judgment » How the lord judges
Judgment » How man judges
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Outward appearance » To men who look on the outward only
Seeing » How the lord sees
1 Samuel 16:8 (show verse)
Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass before Samuel. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.”
Abinadab » Son of jesse
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:9 (show verse)
Next Jesse had Shammah pass by. And Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen him either.”
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Shammah » David's brother
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Shammah » David's brother
1 Samuel 16:10 (show verse)
Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen [any of] these.”
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
1 Samuel 16:11 (show verse)
Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Are all your sons here?” Jesse replied, “There is still one left, the youngest; he is tending the sheep.” Samuel said to Jesse, “Send word and bring him; because we will not sit down [to eat the sacrificial meal] until he comes here.”
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christ, the shepherd » Typified » David
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Genealogy of
David » King of israel » A shepherd
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Industry » Exemplified » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » Typified: david
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Sheep » Flocks of » Attended by members of the family
Shepherd » Instances of » David
Shepherds » Members of the family both male and female acted as
Christ, the shepherd » Typified » David
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Genealogy of
David » King of israel » A shepherd
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Industry » Exemplified » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » Typified: david
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Sheep » Flocks of » Attended by members of the family
Shepherd » Instances of » David
Shepherds » Members of the family both male and female acted as
1 Samuel 16:12 (show verse)
So Jesse sent word and brought him in. Now he had a ruddy complexion, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. The Lord said [to Samuel], “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.”
Anointing » In consecration » David
Beauty » Instances of » David
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » Israel's versatile king » Beautiful
Eyes » Frequently fair
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » Divinely authorized
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » God reserved to himself the choice of
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » God anoints
Beauty » Instances of » David
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » Israel's versatile king » Beautiful
Eyes » Frequently fair
the First-born » Instances of superseded » David's brothers
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
King » Divinely authorized
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » God reserved to himself the choice of
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » God anoints
1 Samuel 16:13 (show verse)
Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David in the presence of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon David from that day forward. And Samuel arose and went to Ramah.
Anointing » Examples of persons anointed in consecration
Anointing » In consecration » David
Anointing » Typified
Anointing of the holy ghost » Typified
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
David » Israel's versatile king » Divinely chosen
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Anointing
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of samuel
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Anointing » In consecration » David
Anointing » Typified
Anointing of the holy ghost » Typified
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Christian ministers » Influential in public affairs » Designate kings
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
David » King of israel » Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet samuel, and inspired
David » Israel's versatile king » Divinely chosen
Government » God in » In the appointment of david
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » David
Israel » David » Annointed » King
Jesse » Samuel visits, under divine command, to select a successor to saul from his sons
The tribe of Judah » After saul's rebellion appointed to furnish kings to israel
The tribe of Judah » Remarkable persons of » David
King » How chosen » David and the davidic dynasty
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Anointing
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Oil » Used for anointing kings
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of samuel
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David
1 Samuel 16:14 (show verse)
Now the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented and terrified him.
Bible stories for children » The anointing of the young shepherd
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Diseases » Often through satan
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Melancholy
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Forsaken » The wicked, by God
Holy spirit » Instances of » saul
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grieved
Insanity » Demoniacal » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Reprobacy » Instances of » saul
Satan » Evil spirit
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
The Devil » The wicked » Troubled by
Titles and names of the devil » Evil spirit
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Diseases » Often through satan
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Melancholy
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Forsaken » The wicked, by God
Holy spirit » Instances of » saul
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Withdrawal of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Grieved
Insanity » Demoniacal » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Reprobacy » Instances of » saul
Satan » Evil spirit
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Withdrawal of
The Devil » The wicked » Troubled by
Titles and names of the devil » Evil spirit
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
1 Samuel 16:15 (show verse)
Saul’s servants said to him, “Behold, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.
1 Samuel 16:16 (show verse)
Let our lord now command your servants who are here before you to find a man who plays skillfully on the harp; and when the evil spirit from God is on you, he shall play the harp with his hand, and you will be well.”
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Diseases » Often through satan
Harp » David skillful in manipulating
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Musicians » General references to
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Musicians » Players on instruments
Musicians » General references to
Diseases » Often through satan
Harp » David skillful in manipulating
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Musicians » Players on instruments
Music » Musicians » General references to
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
Musicians » Players on instruments
Musicians » General references to
1 Samuel 16:17 (show verse)
So Saul told his servants, “Find me a man who plays well and bring him to me.”
1 Samuel 16:18 (show verse)
One of the young men said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is a skillful musician, a brave and competent man, a warrior, discerning (prudent, eloquent) in speech, and a handsome man; and the Lord is with him.”
Beauty » Instances of » David
David » King of israel » Described to saul
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Prudence » Exemplified » David
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
David » King of israel » Described to saul
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Prudence » Exemplified » David
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
1 Samuel 16:19 (show verse)
So Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me David your son, who is with the flock.”
1 Samuel 16:20 (show verse)
Jesse took a donkey [loaded with] bread and a jug of wine and a young goat, and sent them to Saul with David his son.
Bottles » Used for holding » Wine
Bread » General references to
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Goat » Used for food
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
King » Presents
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Voluntary contributions
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
Bread » General references to
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Goat » Used for food
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
King » Presents
Kings » Their revenues derived from » Voluntary contributions
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
1 Samuel 16:21 (show verse)
Then David came to Saul and attended him. Saul loved him greatly and [later] David became his armor bearer.
Armor-bearer » saul
military Arms » Part of, borne by armor-bearers
David » King of israel » David as musician
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » Officers of » Armor-bearer
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
military Arms » Part of, borne by armor-bearers
David » King of israel » David as musician
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Kings » Officers of » Armor-bearer
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
1 Samuel 16:22 (show verse)
Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Please let David be my attendant, for he has found favor in my sight.”
David » King of israel » David as musician
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
1 Samuel 16:23 (show verse)
So it came about that whenever the [evil] spirit from God was on Saul, David took a harp and played it with his hand; so Saul would be refreshed and be well, and the evil spirit would leave him.
David » King of israel » David as musician
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Harp » David skillful in manipulating
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer
David » King of israel » Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at saul's court
Demons » Possession by, instances of » saul
Harp » David skillful in manipulating
Jesse » Saul asks, to send david to become a member of his court
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » saul
Music » Considered efficacious in mental disorders
saul » King of israel » Sends messengers to jesse, asking that david be sent to him as a musician and an armor-bearer